Line Up: The Gasoline Bandit (EP1178)

Line Up: The Gasoline Bandit (EP1178)

Author: Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host February 28, 2026 Duration: 35:56
Release Date: February 08, 2014

Guthrie searches for the perpetrator of a series of service station robberies.

Original Air Date: December 12, 1952

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Join host Adam Graham as he picks up the thread from his first collection, diving back into the rich archive of classic mystery broadcasts. Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 2 is a curated journey through seasons four to six of his long-running series, originally released from 2012 to 2015. This volume picks up right where the last one ended, immediately continuing with the adventures of Frank Race before moving on to other iconic sleuths from the golden age of audio. Across these episodes, you'll hear nearly a thousand individual stories, each one a preserved artifact of a time when drama unfolded solely through sound and imagination. The podcast is structured as a chronological walk, following these detective programs from their earliest available cases all the way to their final radio appearances. It’s a deep, systematic exploration for anyone fascinated by the history of entertainment, the art of storytelling, or simply the timeless appeal of a well-crafted whodunit. Graham serves as your knowledgeable guide through this vast collection, offering context and appreciation for these performances without getting in the way of the suspenseful tales themselves. Listening feels like uncovering a treasure trove, one crackling episode at a time, full of intrigue, atmosphere, and the distinctive charm of old-time radio craftsmanship.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 2|Mystery Audio Dramas
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The Line Up: The Wild Wild Woman Case (EP0968) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:18
Release Date: June 08, 2013Guthrie tries to catch a couple behind a nationwide series of jewel robberies.Original Air Date: October 11, 1951Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show…
Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Blaze (EP0966) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:58
Release Date: June 06, 2013Holmes searches for a murderer and a missing horse who is favored to win a big race.Original Air Date: March 27, 1955Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the s…
The Big Guy: Patent Leather Bag (EP0964) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:07
Release Date: June 04, 2013Josh, Jr. and Debbie are accused of stealing a leather bag by their landlady and Josh Sharp finds himself investigating a mysterious death.Original Air Date: October 29, 1950Support the show mo…
The Line Up: The Fur Flaunting Floozy (EP0962) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:40
Release Date: June 01, 2013Ben and Matt investigate the murder of a woman with a sordid love life.Original Air Date: September 26, 1951Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a…
Sherlock Holmes: The Speckled Band (EP0960) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:23
Release Date: May 30, 2013A young woman whose sister died from a mysterious poisoning asks Holmes and Watson to help, fearing her stepfather may kill her next.Original Air Date: March 20, 1955Support the show monthly at…